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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Noah Landwerlen, a pararescueman with the 129th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, watches for any potential dangers prior to landing in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on June 27, 2009. The crew is responding to a request to aid personnel conducting combat operations.

Senior Airman Noah Landwerlen watches for any potential dangers.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Noah Landwerlen, a pararescueman with the 129th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, watches for any potential dangers prior to landing in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on June 27, 2009. The crew is responding to a request to aid personnel conducting combat operations.

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